Alabama § 33-3-2 - Powers to Regulate Anchorage, Etc.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 33-3-2 — Powers to Regulate Anchorage, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 33-3-2. Powers to Regulate Anchorage, Etc.

The Alabama State Port Authority through its Harbor Master and deputy harbor masters shall have full power to regulate shifting, removal, anchorage, berthage, and moorage, and the position of all vessels, rafts, and other watercraft while in the harbor and port, as defined in this chapter, and their movements into and out thereof, and to require vessels to accommodate other vessels as the circumstances warrant, and as the general convenience, safety, and good order may require, with the actual shifting of such vessels to be performed by duly licensed harbor pilots only within the limits of the Mobile inner harbor as defined in Section 33-3-1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 33-3-2

What does Code of Alabama § 33-3-2 cover?

Section 33-3-2 ("Powers to Regulate Anchorage, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Alabama § 33-3-2?

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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How does Alabama § 33-3-2 apply to my situation?

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